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Director - Sourcing
Sentry Insurance
Stevens Point, WI, United States
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Overview
At Sentry, we drive our business forward with data-driven advice, deep business knowledge, and keeping our customers as our top focus. We need leaders who will drive this mission forward; leading with business insights, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. We’re seeking a Director – Sourcing with proven, high-level leadership for our team. In this role, you’ll direct all aspects of Sourcing, Fleet Services, and Vendor Management. You’ll gain and utilize business insights to lead contract negotiations, while holding business units, vendors, and suppliers accountable to policies and deadlines; ensuring optimum cost-effectiveness and exemplary service delivery. You will oversee sourcing of products and services which support company operations while managing vendor relationships to ensure our high-standard service levels are maintained.
What You'll Do
• Direct the design, analysis, evaluation and implementation of policies and procedures for Sourcing, Fleet Services, and Vendor Management to support the business unit strategy and drive company value
• Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives, ensuring alignment with business needs and maximizing buying power by focusing on service, price, quality and risk exposure
• Oversee and direct the procurement of all goods and services to contribute to new business, profit and premium goals. Establish and oversee sourcing system controls and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in all aspects of the sourcing process
• Direct all vendor management activities which encompass the management of key vendor relationships and vendor management requirements related to segmentation, business reviews, performance scorecards, risk assessments and spend analysis
• Hire, develop, and lead a team of sourcing professionals that are responsible for commercial ownership spanning sourcing and qualification of new suppliers, vendor management, negotiations, quality assurance, and achievement of cost savings
• Provide strategic and tactical guidance to the sourcing team for complex product and service sourcing activities based on best practices
What it Takes
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
• 8-10 years of related work experience with substantial experience in sourcing, fleet, and vendor management
• Strong experience with purchasing concepts and contract negotiation. Experience in IT services management highly desired
• Proven leadership, communication, customer service, negotiation and analytical skills are essential
• Ability to organize, delegate, lead, and motivate
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designations desirable
What You'll Receive
Sentry's excellent benefits package is designed to meet today's most important needs. Benefits for full-time Sentry Insurance employees include:
• Competitive Compensation
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401 (K) plan with a dollar-for-dollarmatch on your first eight percent
• Comprehensive paid training
• Generous Paid-Time Off Plan
• Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts
How You’ll Apply
Sentry Insurance has an online employment application. In order to complete it, you need to apply for a specific position. We ask that you apply for one position at a time with us; so if you are interested in several positions, please determine the position in which you are most interested and apply for that position first. If you are not selected for your first choice, we invite you to apply for the next job in which you are interested.
If this is the first time you have applied for a position at Sentry, you will be asked to register. Returning applicants will only need to provide their email address and password.
About Sentry
Sentry Insurance is one of the largest and strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States, holding an A+ (superior) rating from A.M. Best. The company and its subsidiaries sell property and casualty insurance, life insurance, annuities and retirement programs for business and individuals throughout the country. Headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Sentry employs more than 4,000 associates in 41 states. A complete list of underwriting companies can be found at www.sentry.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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